Patents by Inventor David Vogel

David Vogel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8051931
    Abstract: A patient support including a traction device for powered movement of the patient support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
  • Patent number: 7987070
    Abstract: A method for monitoring human activity using an inertial sensor includes obtaining acceleration measurement data from an inertial sensor disposed in eyewear. The acceleration measurement data is processed to determine a user activity statistic. The user activity statistic includes at least one of a current user activity, periodic human motion count, total distance traveled, vertical distance traveled, current speed and average speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, Mark Andrew Christensen, Brian Y. Lee, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7979929
    Abstract: A faucet assembly including a mounting base and an upper faucet assembly. A coupler releasably couples the upper faucet assembly to the mounting base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Ryan Anthony Reeder
  • Patent number: 7982770
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing improved images utilizing acceleration data is described. In one embodiment, the method utilizes the accelerometer data to time the taking of the image to minimize motion effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7952611
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing improved images utilizing acceleration data is described. In one embodiment, the method utilizes the accelerometer data to time the taking of the image to minimize motion effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, David Vogel
  • Publication number: 20110123395
    Abstract: A pre-assembled orthopaedic implant adapted for improved gas sterilization. The implant includes a first component adapted for assembly with a second component such that a mating surface of the first component is in close proximity with a mating surface of the second component. At least one gas conduit associated with the mating surface of the first component facilitates a sterilizing gas to penetrate into and dissipate from the interface defined by the mating surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Lambert, Terry McLean, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7907901
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide easier pairing based on motion data is described. The method of pairing two devices comprises receiving a signal to enter into pairing mode, and detecting a motion indicating a pairing. The method further comprises establishing a secure connection with another device for pairing, the secure connection established based on the motion, and exchanging data for pairing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, David Vogel
  • Publication number: 20110035883
    Abstract: A patient support including a traction device for powered movement of the patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
  • Patent number: 7882732
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring tire pressurization state in a tire has a magneto-mechanical pressure sensor in or on the tire and an electromagnetic excitation system. The electromagnetic excitation system is for interrogating the magneto-mechanical pressure sensor. The apparatus also has a receiver. The receiver is for receiving information from the electromagnetic excitation system. The apparatus also has a data interpretation system for translating the received information into the tire pressurization state. The data interpretation system is connected to a display. The display communicates the tire pressurization state to an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen George Haralampu, Christopher Hume Reynolds, David Vogel, Jerrold Zindler
  • Patent number: 7881902
    Abstract: A method for monitoring human activity using an inertial sensor includes continuously determining an orientation of the inertial sensor, assigning a dominant axis, updating the dominant axis as the orientation of the inertial sensor changes, and counting periodic human motions by monitoring accelerations relative to the dominant axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, Mark Andrew Christensen, Brian Y. Lee, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7881715
    Abstract: A media spooler system is described that provides a methodology for efficient transmission of media content from client devices, such transmission of digital images from wireless digital cameras. The media spooler or gateway addresses wireless transmission problems by acting as a protocol gateway between a thin-client device and a target host or server (supported by a server infrastructure). More particularly, the media spooler of the present invention acts as a protocol gateway between thin-client devices (e.g., “mobile visual communicator” in the form of a wireless digital camera) and server infrastructure (e.g., server-based computer systems or “Web servers” of a photographic service provider). This task entails accepting multiple, simultaneous connections from various client devices (e.g., wireless digital cameras), extracting information from those devices (e.g., digital photographs or other media content), and then uploading that information to the target server infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Syniverse ICX Corporation
    Inventors: Shekhar Kirani, Matthew H. Gerlach, Timothy W. Genske, David Vogel, William G. Swinton, Venkat V. Easwar, Eric O. Bodnar
  • Publication number: 20100300159
    Abstract: Remote-activation locks designed to permit unlocking and/or locking of the lock without physical manipulation of the lock are articulated to a product/good in a manner so as to deny one or more benefits associated with the product/good.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: ProTeqt Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Berg, Christopher H. Reynolds, Jibing Lin, David A. Vogel, Paul A. Keenan, John R. Howard
  • Publication number: 20100306711
    Abstract: A device comprising a motion context logic that receives data from at least one motion sensor is described. The motion context logic determines a user's motion context. Context based action logic manages the device based on the user's motion context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, David Vogel, Mark Andrew Christensen
  • Patent number: 7828092
    Abstract: A patient support including a traction device for powered movement of the patient support. The traction device includes a storage position and a use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
  • Patent number: 7800044
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining when a device is placed in a high ambient motion environment (HAME). The method includes receiving sensor data, and based on the sensor data determining if the device has been placed in the HAME. When placement in the HAME is detected, the method further includes putting the device in a HAME mode. In one embodiment, putting the device in the HAME mode includes locking user input features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, Mark Andrew Christensen, David Vogel
  • Publication number: 20100210630
    Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): where r, q, R, R2, R3, R4, R5a, R5b, R5c, R6a, R6b, R6c, R7, R8, and R9 are described herein, as single stereoisomers or as mixtures of stereoisomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, polymorphs, ammonium ions, N-oxides or prodrugs thereof; which are leukotriene A4 hydrolase inhibitors and therefore useful in treating inflammatory disorders. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of preparing the compounds of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Damian Arnaiz, Greg Brown, Emmanuel Claret, Arwed Cleve, David Davey, William Guilford, Seock-Kyu Khim, Thomas Kirkland, Monica J. Kochanny, Amy Liang, David Light, John Parkinson, David Vogel, Guo Ping Wei, Bin Ye
  • Patent number: 7753861
    Abstract: A method for monitoring human activity using an inertial sensor includes monitoring accelerations from an inertial sensor disposed in a chest strap. The accelerations are processed to determine one or more acceleration statistics. The acceleration statistics are formatted to a generic format understandable by a plurality of devices. The formatted acceleration statistics are then transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, Mark Andrew Christensen, Brian Y Lee, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7737145
    Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): where r, q, R, R2, R3, R4, R5a, R5b, R5c, R6a, R6b, R6c, R7, R8, and R9 are described herein, as single stereoisomers or as mixtures of stereoisomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, polymorphs, ammonium ions, N-oxides or prodrugs thereof; which are leukotriene A4 hydrolase inhibitors and therefore useful in treating inflammatory disorders. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of preparing the compounds of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Estrellita Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Damian Arnaiz, Greg Brown, Emmanuel Claret, Arwed Cleve, David Davey, William Guilford, Seock-Kyu Khim, Thomas Kirkland, Monica J. Kochanny, Amy Liang, David Light, John Parkinson, David Vogel, Guo Ping Wei, Bin Ye
  • Publication number: 20100085203
    Abstract: A method comprises determining an idle sample value for a dominant axis of a device in an idle state. The method further comprises registering a motion of the device, and evaluating the motion. The method further comprises waking up the device when the analysis of the motion indicates a change in the dominant axis of the device and/or a level of acceleration beyond a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, David Vogel, Mark Andrew Christensen
  • Publication number: 20100056872
    Abstract: A mobile device monitors accelerations using one or more inertial sensors. A user activity is identified based on the accelerations. A first estimation is made of a user activity statistic associated with the user activity based on the accelerations. Location information is obtained by one or more location based sensors. A second estimation is made of the user activity statistic based on the location information. The user activity statistic is calculated based on the first estimation and the second estimation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, Mark Andrew Christensen, Brian Y. Lee, David Vogel